Veggie “Spaghetti” Your Meat Sauce Is Ready

I had originally planned to take you all through our vacation photos, but, today’s food was too good NOT to share 😀 So, our vacation recaps are to be continued in order to bring you today’s deliciousness!

Even though we had eggs on vacation, I found myself missing my quick veggie scrambles (1 pt).

The folks at Cabot Creamery constantly here me rave about their cheese and I am pretty sure they knew I’d hunt these new flavors down. They were nice enough to give me a head start by sending their SPICY HABANERO CHEDDAR CHEESE.

45 calories ~ 1 point a square!

Served up with some snap peas to cool the HEAT of this cheese from the Habanero Peppers.

Dinner tonight came about based on one of my AWESOME friends raving about how her and her husband LOVED Spaghetti Squash with Spaghetti Sauce.

I really LOVE roasting squash in the oven over the microwave because it brings out the flavors of the squash and gives it a great nuttiness.

A quick look took me to Jenna’s Quick How To Roast Spaghetti Squash. It’s pretty simple ~ cut in half, seed, spray with nonstick spray and roast at 400 for 45 minutes or until soft.

I have actually NEVER had Spaghetti Squash before and I have to admit, I showed The Husband, his mom and called my sis to tell her how cool it is when you shred it 😀

I always thought it was hard to make it like noodles, but, it’s as simple as sliding your fork to shred it.

1 CUP = 0 POINTS!!!

While the squash roasted, I whipped up Mary’s Cabernet Meat Sauce. I pretty much followed her recipe, but, added a bunch of mushrooms for the carrot, some Italian Seasoning, Garlic Salt and lots of crushed red pepper flakes.

This sauce ROCKS, Mary! I LOVE the addition of an entire cup of WINE ~ it really enhances the flavor and makes it so The Husband couldn’t tell I used ground turkey 😉 He didn’t fall for my “spaghetti” noodles though (4 pts)

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Yay for a new mixer! Can’t wait to see what you whip up. I use mine for everything, seriously.. just keep it handy on the counter! Your spaghetti dinner looks SO good! The squash, Mary’s sauce, the almond crisps.. love it all. OH! Today was WORLD EGG DAY, glad you celebrated! And I love that halloween tablecloth 🙂 See ya soon!

I’m all about spaghetti squash! I’ve been experimenting with pesto sauces to plop on top of it!.

Since I first started culinary school when I was 19, I always wanted a kitchen aid. Like five birthdays later and my friends and family STILL didn’t get the hint! Anyhow I used all the time in my baking course in culinary school. First off, it makes making pizza dough a breeze. No “knead” to “knead! (lame joke)
Plus, I’ve made marshmallows with it which turned out insanely delicious that I’ll never but that “jiffy-puff” stuff again!

What a pretty mixer!! I seriously can’t wait to see what you make with it…. I need some inspiration, mine just sits there.

I am SO glad that you liked my sauce!!!! 😀 I think you’re the first person EVER (except family) that has actually made one of my recipes. This makes me so happy! 😀 😀 Did your husband like it too ??

When I make my spag squash I usually end up micro-ing it, but I should really take the time to roast it bc you’re so right…. it tastes a lot better out of the oven. Oh, and LOL @ you not tricking your husband with the ‘noodles’… mine isn’t fooled either!

LOOVE my kitchen aide and I have the same color! I make english muffin bread with mine and hm marshmellows when we camp with it. Also all the cookies we bake in it!! Have fun! I have a sp.squash on my counter I think I will have mine tonight!

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Whether she’s enjoying a dish at a local restaurant or whipping up a crowd-pleasing, nutritious meal at home, Danica has a passion for all things food. She believes in and follows the Weight Watchers principle of “all things in moderation” and chronicles her culinary adventures here. Besides sharing her daily eats and tasty, nutritious recipes, Danica connects others seeking a healthier lifestyle on her site and shares her travel adventures with her husband around the world.